Sydney J. Kirkey

Sydney J. Kirkey (Sid) (Pa)
Passed away peacefully on August 21,2026 at 82. He resided in Hamlin, NY.

He was predeceased by his Father, Virgil Kirkey, his Mother Helen Kirkey and Brothers James and John Kirkey.

He is survived by his Daughter Lynn Marie ( Gerald) Webster-Grimshaw and Son David (Liz) Kirkey.Grandson Timothy R. Webster
7 Bonus Grandkids and 5 Bonus Great Grandkids. His Sister Martha(Jim) Newell, Brother’s, Peter(Patty), Michael (Debi), Thomas (Marybeth) and Sister in law Darcy Kirkey. His cat Robin. Sid had many nieces and nephews. He also had bonus daughters Trieste Roegner and Jennifer Feder.

Sid loved being a Dad, Pa and Papa Sid. He retired from Eastman Kodak. He drove school bus for First Student for many years.

Sid belonged to Compeer Corps. He loved animals, fishing, Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed playing euchre at the Hamlin VFW. He liked going to Red Wings games.

Sid proudly served in the Navy from 1963-1967. He served in the Vietnam War. He was fortunate enough to go on Honor Flight.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 5, 2026 from 11:30-4:30pm at the Hamlin VFW 1739 Lake Rd N. Hamlin, NY 14464. His military honors will take place at Noon.

In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Honor Flight Rochester and Grasp ( Greece Residents Assisting Strays Pets).